Hot Makeup How-Tos

How To: Make the country bump hairstyle

To make the country bump hairstyle as seen on Carrie Underwood, Dean Banowetz, a stylist from American Idol demonstrates for BeautyTV. First, he takes a section of hair from the forehead to the crown and from the center of one eye to the other. Then he sections it from side to side and back combs the hair lightly to create the bump in the front. Additional back combing or a tail comb can be used to increase the volume of the bump as desired. After smoothing the top layer of hair over the bump...

How To: Get an elf fantasy look

This video demonstrates how to create a fancy elf look using simple makeup techniques. This look is complimented by a pair of elf ears that can be purchased on the web. To get this look you should colors that are inspired by nature such as deep purples and greens. To create the design, use paper coasters that will provide the stencil for your look. First, lightly apply moss green eyeshadow pencil as a base on the cheek bone, on the temple, and above the eyebrow. Use your finger to blend the p...

How To: Apply foundation on the face

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to apply foundation on the face. The material required are: liquid foundation, concealer stick, loose powder, foundation brush and powder brush. All the products are from the brand, BYS. Begin by adding some liquid foundation onto your hand and apply it on your face with the foundation brush. Now apply the concealer stick around the eyes and nose. Then finish by apply the loose powder all around the face with the powder brush. This video will benefit ...

How To: Contour and highlight your face for everyday wear

This video shows how to contour and highlight your face. First, sculpt your face using the MAC 184 brush, which is a dual fiber brush, and Sculpt Sculpting Powder. Brush the powder from the forehead down the side of the face and under the cheekbone, then underneath the jaw. For a more contoured look, use the 168 brush, which is a fluffy angled brush, concentrating on the hollow of the cheek, and using more powder.

How To: Cover up dark circles and blemishes using foundation

In this video, we learn how to cover up dark circles and blemishes using foundation. Start off by applying an eye cream underneath your eyes, which will make a base and remove puffy-ness. Next, you will need to apply your favorite concealer in your color over where you applied your eye cream. Go ahead and apply this foundation wherever you have blemishes, using a makeup tool. Now grab your favorite foundation and brush, and brush the foundation on your face making an even coat to cover and re...

How To: Create a "fresh berries" makeup look

This makeup style is fun and vibrant, without being too over-the-top. This "fresh berries" makeup look plays around with layering colors, which create a unique effect when you turn your hair, making the colors gleam. This berry fresh look is great for spring or summertime (probably because it's reminiscent of fresh and delicious looking berries).

How To: Get super soft lips using sugar

Tisch demonstrates a quick tip on how to keep your lips super softer in this video. Take a lip balm and apply it on your lips and leave them for about five minutes. Then you take sugar that is finely powdered(having fine granules), because finer the granules the more well they are going to exfoliate your lips. Again before applying the sugar apply some lip balm and rub your finger on your lips.Now pat the sugar on your lips so that it sticks on lips. Then run your finger all over your lips we...

How To: Do easy smokey eyes for an older woman

Sharon Connolly, Image Consultant, demonstrates how to create a fabulous smoky eyes look. Start by brushing a very light color over the eyelid area from the lashes to the brow, accenting the inner corner of the eye. Then apply a brown shadow from the lashes to just above the crease of the eye. Take a very light shadow and brush it above that and blend it in. With an angled brush draw underneath the lower lashes with the brown shadow.

How To: Determine your skin tone

In this editon of Tip Tuesday from Pursebuzz we are shown how to determine your skin tone. This tip is a pretty simple way to determine if you're a warm or a cold tone, and if you are pink-based or yellow-based. That's the first question you're asked if you go to a counter and you're trying to figure out your foundation colors or your blush colors or shadows, or what will work for you. The first test is the fabric test. You don't even have to buy this fabric. You could just go to a fabric sto...

How To: Apply glitter dust

This video is about how to apply glitter dust. So the first step that you will have to do is to add two to three drops of activator in the glitter dust which helps stick the glitters on the eyelids. Then the next step is to carefully pat the glitter on the eyelid. Just slowly spread the glitters all over the eyelid and remember to follow the eye shape. Then the next thing that you will have to do is to apply the same process in the other eye. Carefully apply the glitter dust on the eyelid fol...

How To: Apply foundation with a brush

This YouTube video is of Christine from Temptalia.com demonstrating how to apply basic foundation with a 109 brush by mac that is small. First take face primer, try silicon free primer. Apply to your entire face. This helps to keep make up on for longer and is suggested for period that are special are require you to have makeup on or look fresh for longer periods of time. Also suggested for oily skin types to use a modifying cream and primer. It is best to put your primer or moisturizer 10-15...

How To: Stop oily skin

This video explains the easiest way to get rid of the oil on your skin is to use blotting paper, and light dab it on oil spots on your skin. Do not rub it, dab it on the skin, the blotting paper will absorb the oil on your skin without adding dark colors onto your face that other papers would. If you have trouble finding blotting paper, a easy way to find some is go to a public washroom, and get the toilet seat paper that people use to put on top of toilet seats. They are the same material as...

How To: Easily fill in your eyebrows

This video shows how to easily fill in your eyebrows. Start with naked eyes and ungroomed eyebrows. First groom your brows with a clean mascara wand to give yourself an idea of how you want your brows to look. Next, using a brush with eyeshadow of your choice start to fill in the bottom of your brows. Follow the direction of your brow at the bottom. Move the brush back and forth, then upwards towards the middle. You'll see a slight powdery line. Next, repeat the same process at the top of you...

How To: Make a tinted moisturizer using foundation and lotion

In order to make your own Tinted Moisturizer, you will need the following: lotion and foundation. In advance, you will need to select an appropriate foundation and moisturizer. The foundation that you choose should be very close to your current complexion. Mixing it with lotions will dilute it a bit, but it will still need to be close to your current complexion to blend in well.

How To: Get rid of chapped lips

This video involves beauty tips on how to get rid of chapped lips. The video starts out by listing items needed to take care of chapped lips; the first item listed is chap stick. The video specifically recommends a chap stick that has SPF protection. The other items needed are a tooth brush and a clean towel. The video next explains to rub chap stick on your lips. Next, a tooth brush is used on the lips in circular motions to remove dead skin cells. The purpose is to allow your lips to heal m...

How To: Make your own lipgloss quick and easy

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make their own lip gloss. The materials required are: a lip gloss container, butter knife, chap stick, shimmer dust or pigmented powder, candy powder, bowl and microwave. Begin by cutting the cap stick tube into pieces and place it into a bowl. Heat it in the microwave 45-60 seconds. Stir the melted mixture and add some shimmer dust. Stir the mixture and add a drop of candy flavoring. Stir once again and add the lip gloss into a container. Finish b...

How To: Make your own eyeshadow primer

Pinc Stuff demonstrates how to make your own eyeshadow primer. An eyeshadow primer acts as a barrier between your skin and your eyeshadow. It helps prevent creasing and makes your eyeshadow look more vibrant and last longer. You will need a sample jar, a toothpick, a popsicle stick, liquid foundation or concealer and white body butter. To make the primer, squirt out one part of concealer into the jar with one part of body butter. Stir the mixture with a toothpick until it is well blended. Add...

How To: Do an Outer V eyeshadow to lift your eyes

This video shows how to do the "outer V" eyeshadow technique. All you will need are 2 shadows (1 medium/light and one dark), eyeliner, and mascara. First you must prime your lid using an eyeshadow primer or cream shadow. Now take the lighter shadow and cover the entire eye area in it, concentrating it on the lid. Next take the darker color and put it on your crease brush. Apply the shadow to the center of the crease, and blend a little of it inward, but focus most of the color on the outside ...

How To: Do vampire eye makeup

"Blah, I vant to suck your blood!" One of the most common and overused vampire lines out there! But who could blame them? Vampires are pretty interesting and cool creatures that have been around for centuries. What makes them so unique and different is that instead of preying on victims during the day, they use the night to hunt and attack its prey, feeding off their fear of the dark. Well at least in movies. In real life vampires don't exist. But it doesn't mean you can't dress or look like ...

How To: Make fake blood with Kool-Aid

The video describes how to make a fake blood quickly by using kool-aid which takes atleast 2 to 3 minutes.For that we need at least five packets of kool-aid,sunsilk hair conditioner(any relevant conditioner),bowl and spoon.firstly,mix the kool-aid with hair conditioner in the bowl with spoon.Now the mixture is in the form of paste.But to make more fluid type add some more hair conditioner.Mix well to avoid the crystal forming of the kool-aid.It will really appear like blood and there is no st...

How To: Transform a long skirt into various styled dresses

Sometimes shopping at old department stores or thrift shops can lead you to a gold mine of possibility. Everything there can either be worn for its intended purpose or it can be altered to fit what you think it could be. In this case, taking a long skirt and transforming it into a beautoful stylish dress. So sit back and find out how to make one of many stylished dresses. Enjoy!

How To: Do makeup for deep set eyes

Deep set eyes are beautiful, but they can often look dark and sunken if not accessorized properly. In this video learn how to do eyemakeup for deep set eyes and make them pop. If you follow along with this tutorial, you will pick up some very useful tips and tricks for applying eyeshadow and liner to your eyes.

How To: Have a luxurious glamourous look, for an older woman

In this video, we learn how to get a classy rich makeup look with Shar Connolly. You will first do your foundation, using a brush to make a matte look on your face. Use a concealer under the eyes to cover and dark circles. Next, grab a coffee eye pencil and eye line your upper and lower lids. When finished, color your entire lid with the same pencil, making the line darker on the top of the lid. Now, use a brush to mix in the color all over and give it a smudged look. Next, pat a light eyesha...

How To: Apply pink, yellow & green couture-style eye shadow

This is a video tutorial showing its audience how to apply glam couture make up by using green, yellow, and pink tones. The first step is to apply your base over your eye lid. Next take one side of your brush and put some of your yellow eye shadow onto your brush. Then put this into the inner 1/3 of the eye and do this on both eyes. Next you need to flip your brush over and apply the green pigment to the brush. Next apply it to your eyelid and overlap the the green with the yellow just a litt...

How To: Do Nicole Scherzinger inspired makeup

Nicole Scherzinger is one pretty Pussycat Doll, and in this tutorial, you will learn how to duplicate her look for yourself. This video shows you how to create a Nicole inspired makeup look that will have you turning heads, just like she does. So, grab some supplies and get ready to head out looking like a bonafide rock star.

How To: Make a Zac Efron hairstyle

In this video, we learn how to get a hairstyle like Zac Efron with Dean Banowetz. To do this, you want to take a guy with a full head of hair brushed forward. First, take a big chunk of hair and twist it. Next, cut the hair upwards while splitting it. This will give your hair a great texture. Zac Efron has his hair brushed to the front of his head, so while blow drying, don't brush the hair back. you will also want to cut a long bang and push it to the side of the head still covering one eye....

How To: Apply makeup for teens

When applying makeup for the first time, it's all too easy to overdo things. This free video guide will help you teach your teenager moderation when it comes to all things cosmetic. Help your teen to achieve a natural makeup look with the help of this free video tutorial.

How To: Look like a model for real women

Are you sick of being the regular girl, do you get lest in pictures of Tyra, Giselle, or Kate? You want to go from that regular girl to looking exacting like a top supermodel? In this video, you'll go step by step in helpful tip and techniques on how to go from basic to super glam. So enough doubting yourself feel the million bucks you deserve to feel like.